Tool Maker

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a skilled toolmaker to support production efficiency in Tamworth. The candidate will operate and maintain tool room machinery, manufacture new tools from technical drawings, and troubleshoot tooling-related issues. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential. This hands-on role requires experience in toolmaking and familiarity with health and safety practices within an engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tool room machinery for tool production.
• Respond to tooling breakdowns to minimize disruptions.
• Manufacture tools from technical drawings or existing components.
• Repair and modify production tooling as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Toolmaking or precision engineering experience

Operating and maintaining tool room machinery

Interpreting technical drawings

Repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Job Purpose

Working for a high-volume GRP Products Manufacturing company supplying the construction market your role is to support production efficiency by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standard ensuring all work is completed safely and effectively in line with company quality and safety standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate and maintain tool room machinery as required for tool production and repair.
• Respond quickly and effectively to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Manufacture new tools and ancillary parts from technical drawings or by replicating existing components.
• Carry out repairs and modifications to a wide range of production tooling, including extrusion and moulding tools.
• Provide support to maintenance operations when needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and assist with breakdown recovery.
• Support Die and Calibrator cleaning operations when required.
• Consistently apply high standards of workmanship and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, reporting any hazards promptly to the Engineering Manager.
• Work within the company’s Health & Safety Charter, ensuring all tasks are conducted safely and responsibly.
• Operate within the department's principles of Time, Ability, and Safety.

Role Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery
• Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Familiarity with the repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-led environment
• Understanding of health and safety practices relevant to an engineering workshop

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and dedication to quality craftsmanship
• Flexible, collaborative, and calm under pressure
• Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach to workplace improvements